Data Scientist

• Provide comprehensive technical infrastructure support for all systems supporting the data and analytics environment.
• Design, deploy, and operate all data and applications within a cloud environment authorized at the FedRAMP High baseline and DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5), and maintain the system’s Authority to Operate (ATO) at all times lo include configuration management, security patching, system monitoring, and help desk support.
• Support the architecture design for scalability to accommodate future growth in data volume and user load.
• Sustain secure data access mechanisms, including Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and user interfaces for data exploration, as well as a secure Bulk Data Download capability for authorized users.
• Manage access mechanisms under a formal data governance framework, including metadata management and data cataloging. develop and deploy machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) models, including Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze unstructured text and the integration of AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning)
• Automate infrastructure and workflows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), build and manage CI/CD pipelines for secure software deployment, and develop streaming data pipelines (e.g., using Apache Kafka or AWS Kinesis) for real-time data processing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or IT related degree with 10 years experience
• Ten (10) years of experience developing and deploying analytical models to address Science & Technology (S&T) or business requirements within a Department of War (DoW) organization.
• Five (5) years of hands-on experience using Python or R for statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and developing artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) models.
• Verifiable project experience developing data pipelines for batch or streaming data processing, including data cleansing, standardization, and normalization.
• Experience on at least two (2) distinct projects that required the application of advanced analytical techniques (such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), Network Analysis, or Bibliometric Analysis) to S&T portfolio data.
• Secret Clearance.

Salary range: $164,939 - $181,185

This position is in the proposal stage. The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay., We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.